Just visiting ?
If you are just visiting and not participating in living history
activities, you
do not need to register to attend this event.
Admission is free. Please check the Local Services and
Event Program pages
for information about event schedules, directions, parking, local services, etc.
Pre-Registration:
- Pre-registration for this event serves several purposes:
- It allows us to plan for facilities, meals preparation and any available stipends.
- As this event commemorates real historical events, we want to assure that potential participants
portray military/naval forces or civilians of the War of 1812 period. - The event has attracted significant public attendance in the past two years. So safety
and the enjoyment of the event for all visitors and participants is everyone's priority. - All participants are subject to review and safety inspection at the event.
Printable Registration Form
Allowances & Amenities for participants:
Military Living History Units
Although this is a non-juried War of 1812/Federal period event, re-enactors are expected to wear attire of this period. Impressions include State militia troops and land and sea forces of the United States and Empire of Great Britain up to the Summer of 1814. For units and individuals participating in battle re-enactments, we encourage impressions appropriate to the actual units which were present at the Battle of North Point or the attack on Fort McHenry. This would include either State militia or United States infantry; cavalry (hussars, dragoons, lancers, etc.), ship's crews, or artillery.
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For 2008, military re-enactors will receive a travel allowance of
US$15 plus free lunch and supper.
2008 allowance TBD.
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In addition a powder allowance of one pound was provided for
each musket/rifle bearing man-at-arms.
2008 allowance will be one pound per musket or rifle bearing man-at-arms.
- An artillery allowance of $50 per firing cannon in 2007. For 2008 the cannot allotment has been increased to US$150
Period Crafters, Interpreters and Living History
For 2008 period crafters, interpreters and living history impressions are allowed $15 for travel, plus provided lunch and supper. Individuals or organizations can receive a $35 equipment/display allowance for a exhibit that meets the following criteria:
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Relevant to the 1812 period, and involves arts, crafts or
history.
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the interpreters wear appropriate and period-correct
clothing.
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there is no fund raising conducted at the event site. Note:
Approved organizations or individuals wishing to sell items for
fund raising, or to solicit donations may do so, but then
must be considered as vendors. Vendors are subject to a
assessed fee of 10% on their gross sales, and will not
receive any allowances.
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to avoid duplication of displays, you must provide a brief
description of the exhibit (for use in the printed program). It
must be submitted to, and approved by, the Living History
Committee by. Send descriptions to the Committee at the address
shown for the Dundalk-Patapsco Historical Society on the Contacts
page.
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The Historical Society's Living History Committee will keep a list of interpreted
subjects for this event. Priority will be given to previous
year's exhibits, or in the order in which the descriptions are
received by the Committee.
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The equipment/display allowance is in addition to the
regular travel allowance for interpreters. The number of
interpreters for a exhibit should not be more than two (2).
However, more may be allowed if the exhibit or display is
complex or large.
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Re-enactment units may use their re-enactors as interpreters
if they have a exhibit separate from their usual or customary
encampment. In this instance, the unit can qualify for the $35
equipment/display allowance. But the re-enactor or interpreter
will not qualify for a interpreter allowance in addition to
their re-enactor allowance.
Payment of Allowances
Payment of allowances will me made as soon as practicable after the conclusion of the event. Please note that because of the Society's non-profit status, we prefer to issue payment in the name of units or organizations rather than individual payees.
Notice: (new March, 2008)
To obtain compensation and powder allowances for military living history participants each unit or independent participant should print a copy of the Defenders Day at North Point Invoice form before coming to the event.
This form should then be completed to list each participating /individual for whom you seek payment and/or powder allowances. Unit leaders and detached indiviuals should be ready to turn in their completed invoice at the morning formation on Sunday, 31 August 2008.
Under 18 ?
Living history participants or military re-enactors under age 18 are expected to be under responsible adult supervision at all times.
Weapons notes:
Units or individuals who wish to participate in weapons drill, tactical demonstrations or battle re-enactments should expect to pass customary weapons safety and handling inspections.
If you ...
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are not a member of a military living history unit affiliated with Chesapeake 1812; or
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have not participated in events supported by Chesapeake 1812 units in the past;and
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wish to participate in this event's battle reenactment(s); ...
then please contact us before registering or arriving as re-enactor participation is by invitation.
This event is co-hosted by the military history units affiliated
with Chesapeake1812.
For other information, or to learn more about the Chesapeake 1812
military living history units,
you will find a calendar of events and
links to some of the units at
www.chesapeake1812.org
After-action:
This is a one-day event. If you need public lodging please
check links on the
Local Services page.
Although Fort Howard Park is a day-use facility, primitive-type
overnight
camping in one part of the Park may be available for
pre-registered event participants.
(No water/electrical hookups for RVs, but potable water and restroom
facilities are available.)
If you need additional information about overnight event camping, please
contact the
Dundalk-Patapsco Historical Society (see Contacts)